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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado

Fiesta lime chicken with avocado features lime-marinated chicken grilled until juicy, then finished with sliced avocado and fresh pico de gallo. Bright lime flavor plus savory cumin-chili seasoning makes this an easy Mexican-American main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp pepper to taste
Topping
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 1 pico de gallo
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • 2 lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill pan

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. Combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for 1-4 hours in the refrigerator, with a visible slick of marinade on the meat.
Grill
  1. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, then place marinated chicken on the surface. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, with browned grill marks and no pink in the center.
Top and serve
  1. Transfer chicken to plates and top each piece with sliced avocado and pico de gallo. The topping should sit fresh and colorful on top of the hot chicken.
  2. Finish with cilantro and lime wedges, letting the bright green herbs and citrus provide the final color cue.

Notes

Marinate longer (up to 4 hours) for deeper lime flavor, but don’t exceed the window for best texture. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze chicken only (up to 2 months) and add fresh avocado and pico de gallo after reheating. For a lighter option, use chicken breast with 1 tbsp olive oil and serve with extra lime juice and pico de gallo instead of additional toppings.